Mahesh Gawali’s disciplined approach has taken India back to the AFC U20 Asian Cup after a 20-year wait. Following a 3-0 win over Bangladesh, Gawali anxiously watched Uzbekistan beat Syria before finally celebrating qualification with his coaching staff.
India’s Under-20 men’s team were held to a goalless draw by Yemen in the first of two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru. The Blue Colts will face Yemen again on Sunday before travelling to Uzbekistan for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.
India U20 will face Yemen in two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23 as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. The Blue Colts will then travel to Tashkent on August 26.
The Indian U20 men's football team is training in Bengaluru under head coach Mahesh Gawali ahead of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. A 26-member group is currently in camp, with 15 players temporarily released for the RFDL Japan Tour
